• In Partnership with Nature

  January 2, 2019

  shown that the Tryco boxes worked just as well as the Styrofoam boxes. In some cases, they outperformed the Styrofoam packaging in maintaining the required [...] sensitive organisms in a box made of cardboard with a synthetic fiber lined with plastic inside. This new packaging has been created in partnership with Tryco [...] locations in Florida, Georgia, and California. The boxes were packaged with temperature data loggers on the inside and outside of the boxes. Plus, we inspected

• Great Results in Combating Grubs in Blueberries

  March 19, 2019

  the Wilczewscy Horticultural Farm in Białousy in the far east of Poland produced various plants and cut flowers. But in de mid-nineties the production changed [...] pests in 2016. We conducted tests with various products including nematodes. Comparing the results, nematodes showed the best efficiency, and in 2017 we [...] University of Life Sciences in Warsaw, and our employees, we carried out research on the effectiveness and development of nematodes in various substrates. Other

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  and when used strategically in combination with the right practices, they can significantly enhance fruit set and quality. In this guide, we will provide [...] hives together. It is important to position the hives in such a way that the hive exits point in different directions, away from the crop. This arrangement [...] Bumblebees play a vital role in achieving optimal pollination results for tomato crops. If you are seeking to optimize your crop's pollination process

• NatuGro in strawberry

  were carried out in the United States from 2015-2018. Trial locations were located in the three major strawberry producing regions in California (Wats [...] and we have R&D centres in every part of the world. Continuous research brings new insights: the level of disease suppression in the soil, for example, [...] improve disease suppression in the soil with products from the NatuGro system. The beneficial bacteria and fungi, extracts, and acids in these products promote

• Successful biocontrol in potatoes

  August 3, 2023

  answer for many potato growers in Europe. Recent trials using Trianum in combination with Casea have shown positive results in controlling two soilborne diseases [...] the plant's root systems. Trials in the biocontrol of pests and diseases in potatoes got underway a few years ago in both Italy and Spain. 'We focused [...] growers in France, Belgium and the Netherlands soon. Koppert is becoming a serious player in agriculture and replacing many chemical agents in several

• In Memoriam Peter Koppert

  June 21, 2023

  father, father-in-law, grandfather, and brother. His death leaves a deep void in our hearts. Peter fulfilled an unforgettable role in the history of Koppert [...] along with his wife Diny, implemented biological pest control in their cucumber crop and in greenhouses of growers nearby. Soon after his father became ill [...] and support in the beautiful memories they have of him. If you would like to express your support and condolences, you can leave a message in the condolence

• Freezing Tolerance in Blueberries

  May 7, 2020

  again we see differences in fields regarding frost damage. Besides temperature and wind also fertilization plays a crucial role in how quickly a bud or flower [...] year old branch, on the right a multi-year branch). In the blueberry protocol of Koppert, energy in the plant is the main target. The result is more regrowth [...] Because the treated plants show more regrowth in the summer and fall, plants can be pruned more aggressive in wintertime. The result is that we end up with

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective way. Chula Brand is a company with more than 20 years of experience in the production and [...] al practices that can be implemented in open field crops. This is confirmed by Chula Brand, a leading company in the production and export of papayas, [...] adaptability of insects in open field and the preventive approach of natural enemy releases was challenging at first, they found an ally in Koppert that not only

• Designed with growers in mind

  February 22, 2023

  Introducing our new product branding After introducing our new corporate branding in January 2022, it's time for the next phase. Over the coming months, we will [...] Even more importantly, our new product branding is designed with growers in mind. We are dedicated to helping growers support, protect and strengthen [...] navigate the products and methods they need to use to achieve the best results in crop protection . Barcodes Barcodes have been added to all packaging, enabling

• Accelerating Change in Food Production

  June 20, 2018

  control agents in horticulture and agriculture, said microbiological solutions would play a major role in food security and safety in the future and that [...] Innovators, researchers and entrepreneurs in the European food sector met at Koppert Biological Systems’ headquarters in the Netherlands last week Thursday to [...] introduce and speed up the urgent changes needed in food production. More than 60 participants took part in presentations and discussions that ranged from